Tanzania's seaweed revolution: turning coastal waters into Africa's next gold mine.
Can Zanzibar turn its seaweed industry into a major engine of economic growth? The islands' second largest growing export after cloves, seaweed supports the livelihoods of more than 150,000 people, according to the United Nations. However, most of the crop is exported as raw material, which limits its economic potential. Can local processing, investment and access to global markets unlock more value?
In AfricanCurrents, Tanzanian marine botanist and senior lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam, Dr Amelia Silveri Bourio, explores how improved farming techniques, local processing and international partnerships can transform Zanzibar's seaweed industry into a driver of sustainable economic growth.
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